Transportation Research Forum

Spring 2012 JTRF
Table of Contents

A Message from the Editor
Kofi Obeng and Michael W. Babcock

Articles:

  • Baggage Fees and Airline Stock Performance: A Case Study of Initial Investor Misperception
    by Gerhard J. Barone, Kevin E. Henrickson, and Annie Voy
    View Abstract | Full Article (PDF, 854K)
  • Electronic Appraisal Methodology for Right-of-Way Acquisition in Highway Projects
    by Carlos H. Caldas, Zhanmin Zhang, Ragheb Al Halabi, and Elizabeth Kincaid
    View Abstract | Full Article (PDF, 910K)
  • Electrified Vehicle Technology Trends, Infrastructure Implications, and Cost Comparisons
    by David P. Tuttle and Kara M. Kockelman
    View Abstract | Full Article (PDF, 828K)
  • A Preliminary Investigation of Private Railcars in North America
    by Thomas M. Corsi, Ken Casavant, and Tim A. Graciano
    View Abstract | Full Article (PDF, 885K)
  • Disappearance of American Wealth and Its Impact on Air Travel: An Empirical Investigation
    by Dipasis Bhadra
    View Abstract | Full Article (PDF, 1326K)
  • Freight Distribution Systems with Cross Docking: A Multidisciplinary Analysis
    by Jesus Gonzalez-Feliu
    View Abstract | Full Article (PDF, 1052K)
  • Methodology to Measure the Benefits and Costs of Rural Road Closure: A Kansas Case Study
    by Michael W. Babcock and Abhinav Alakshendra
    View Abstract | Full Article (PDF, 866K)

Book Reviews:

  • Railroaded
    by William Huneke
    Full Article (PDF, 597K)
  • Statistical and Econometric Methods for Transportation Data Analysis
    by Brian Sloboda
    Full Article (PDF, 593K)
  • Intermodal Transportation: Moving Freight in a Global Economy
    by Maria Boile
    Full Article (PDF, 558K)

On the cover: "Electrified Vehicle Technology Trends, Infrastructure Implications, and Cost Comparisons," David Tuttle and Kara Kockelman explore the market potential of electrified vehicles including the effect of fuel and battery replacement costs on the purchase price competitiveness of electrified vehicles compared to their gasoline powered counterparts. (photo credit: Toyota.com)

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